Belt and accessories apparatus and method

ABSTRACT

An apparatus including a belt; and a flap; wherein the flap is configured to be attached to the belt so that the flap covers a rear end of a person, when the belt is worn around a waist of the person. The apparatus may further include a first pouch, a second pouch, and a washcloth configured to be attached and detached to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the first pouch, the second pouch, and the washcloth are attached to the belt; and wherein an inner chamber of the first pouch and the second pouch can be accessed while the first pouch and the second pouch are attached to the belt. A method may include attaching a flap to a belt so that the flap covers a rear end of a person, when the belt is worn around a waist of the person.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to belt with carrying cases.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In a general sense, belts with varying carrying cases are known in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In at least one embodiment of the present invention an apparatus is provided including a belt; and a flap; wherein the flap is configured to be attached to the belt so that the flap covers a rear end of a person, when the belt is worn around a waist of the person. The flap may be thought of as a modesty flap or a conservative flap, which allows a person to cover at least a rear end and upper legs region of the person, when the person is wearing shorts, or for example, a bikini bottom. The flap may also be used to provide a covering, to retain heat or keep warm, for someone who is wearing shorts, or for example a bikini bottom, when the weather turns cold.

The apparatus may further include a first pouch, configured to be attached and detached to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the first pouch is attached to the belt; and wherein an inner chamber of the first pouch can be accessed while the first pouch is attached to the belt.

The apparatus may further include a second pouch, configured to be attached and detached to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the second pouch and the first pouch are both attached to the belt; and wherein an inner chamber of the second pouch can be accessed while the second pouch is attached to the belt.

The apparatus may further include a towel configured to be attached and detached to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the towel is attached to the belt. In at least one embodiment the towel is configured to be attached and detached to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the towel, first pouch, and the second pouch are attached to the belt.

In at least one embodiment a method is provided which includes attaching a flap to a belt so that the flap covers a rear end of a person, when the belt is worn around a waist of the person.

The method may further include attaching a first pouch to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the first pouch is attached to the belt; and wherein an inner chamber of the first pouch can be accessed while the first pouch is attached to the belt.

The method may further include attaching a second pouch to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the second pouch is attached to the belt; and wherein an inner chamber of the second pouch can be accessed while the second pouch is attached to the belt. The method may further include attaching a towel to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the towel is attached to the belt. The method may further include attaching a towel to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the towel, the first pouch, and the second pouch are attached to the belt.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a left side, top, and front perspective view of a belt and accessories apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the belt and accessories apparatus is shown in a flat state;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the belt and accessories apparatus of FIG. 1 in the flat state;

FIG. 3 is a rear plan view of the belt and accessories apparatus of FIG. 1 in the flat state;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the belt and accessories apparatus of FIG. 1 in the flat state;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the belt and accessories apparatus of FIG. 1 in the flat state;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of the belt and accessories apparatus of FIG. 1 in the flat state;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of the belt and accessories apparatus of FIG. 1 in the flat state;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of part of the belt and accessories apparatus of FIG. 1 viewed from a left side and front of a person, with the person wearing the belt and accessories apparatus of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of part of the belt and accessories apparatus of FIG. 1 viewed from a right side and rear of the person, with the person wearing the belt and accessories apparatus of FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a left side, top, and front perspective view of a belt and accessories apparatus 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the belt and accessories apparatus 1 is shown in a flat state. FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the belt and accessories apparatus 1 in the flat state. FIG. 3 is a rear plan view of the belt and accessories apparatus 1 in the flat state. FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the belt and accessories apparatus 1 in the flat state. FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the belt and accessories apparatus 1 in the flat state. FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of the belt and accessories apparatus 1 in the flat state. FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of the belt and accessories apparatus 1 in the flat state.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of part of the belt and accessories apparatus 1 viewed from a left side and front of a person 100, with the person 100 wearing the belt and accessories apparatus 1. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of part of the belt and accessories apparatus 1 viewed from a right side and rear of the person 100, with the person 100 wearing the belt and accessories apparatus 1.

The apparatus 1 includes a belt 2, a washcloth, hand towel, or towel 4, a pouch 6, a pouch 8, and a flap 10.

In at least one embodiment, loops or rings 8 a and 8 b are provided. An outside surface of each of loops or rings 8 a and 8 b may be fixed to an outside surface of pouch 8, and the belt 2 may pass through the loops or rings 8 a and 8 b, as shown by the combination of FIGS. 3, 4, 5, and 6 to attach the pouch 8 to the belt 2.

In at least one embodiment, loops or rings 6 a and 6 b are provided. An outside surface of each of loops or rings 6 a and 6 b may be fixed to an outside surface of pouch 6, and the belt 2 may pass through the loops or rings 6 a and 6 b, as shown by the combination of FIGS. 3, 4, 5, and 6 to attach the pouch 6 to the belt 2.

The washcloth, hand towel or towel 4 may be attached to a portion of the belt 2 by one or more attachment devices, such as Velcro (trademarked) and/or a hooks and/or loops portion on a surface of the washcloth, hand towel or towel 4, which attached to Velcro (trademarked) and/or a mating loops and/or hooks portion on the belt 2, and shown by the combination of FIGS. 6 and 7.

The flap 10 may be attached to outer surfaces of the loops or rings 6 a, 6 b, 8 a and 8 b, which are opposite the surfaces which attach to the pouches 6 and 8, as shown by the combination of FIGS. 4 and 5.

The belt 2 may be made of intertwined rope, or nylon webbing, for example, and may have an outer surface 2 a shown in FIG. 1 which is made of Velcro (trademarked) and/or hooks and/or loops and which overlaps, mates, connects and attaches to an inner surface 2 b shown in FIG. 3, in order to hold the belt 2 substantially around and on the waist of a person 100 as shown by the combination of FIGS. 8 and 9.

The flap 10 is configured to be able to extend of a rear end, buttocks, and/or upper back leg area of the person 100, in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

The flap 10 may be a towel, which may have a lycra, spandex, or elastic polyurethane fiber or fabric, typically close fitting and used for sports activities, top surface 10 a shown in FIG. 1, and a terrycloth or fabric which can absorb a lot of water, bottom surface 10 b, shown in FIG. 3.

The pouch 6 may have a lycra, spandex, or elastic polyurethane fiber or fabric, typically close fitting and used for sports activities outer shell on surface 6 c shown in FIG. 2, and on opposite surface 6 d shown in FIG. 3. The pouch 6 has a flap 6 e held in a closed position in FIGS. 1 and 2 by a button 6 f. The flap 6 e can be released of unfastened from the button 6 f, and flexed or unfolded to allow access to an inner chamber of the pouch 6. The inner chamber of the pouch 6 may have an inner lining or inner material which may be made of a cotton broadcloth inner fabric or a generally strong material to hold car, motorcycle, boat, and/or other keys and/or monetary change.

The pouch 8 may be configured to hold a cell phone or smart phone. The pouch 8 may have a lycra, spandex, or elastic polyurethane fiber or fabric, typically close fitting and used for sports activities outer shell on surface 8c shown in FIG. 2, and on opposite surface 8d shown in FIG. 3. The pouch 8 has a flap 8e shown in a closed position in FIGS. 1 and 2. The flap 8e is configured to be flexed or unfolded from the position of FIGS. 1 and 2 to allow access to an inner chamber of the pouch 8. The inner chamber of the pouch 8 may have an inner lining or inner material which may be made of a cotton broadcloth inner fabric or a generally strong material to hold a cell phone or smart phone.

The belt 2 may be made of intertwined rope or nylon webbing.

The material for components 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 may be changed to shrink together when washed. Also the towel or flap 10, in at least one embodiment, has a liquid impervious liner between the top shell or surface 10 a and the bottom shell or surface 10 b to provide a water barrier for beach goers to keep bottom shell or surface 10 b dry.

The flap 10 may be attached to the belt 2 by mating Velcro (trademarked) portions and/or hooks and/or loops on the belt 2 and the flap 10 so that the flap 10 is detachable from the belt 2. Similarly, or identically, the washcloth 4 may be attached to the belt 2 by mating Velcro (trademarked) portions and/or hooks and/or loops on the belt 2 and the flap 10 so that the flap 10 is detachable from the belt 2.

Although the invention has been described by reference to particular illustrative embodiments thereof, many changes and modifications of the invention may become apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to include within this patent all such changes and modifications as may reasonably and properly be included within the scope of the present invention's contribution to the art. 

1. An apparatus comprising: a belt; and a flap; wherein the flap is configured to be attached to the belt so that the flap covers buttocks and backs of upper legs of a person, when the belt is worn around a waist of the person.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: a first pouch, configured to be attached and detached to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the first pouch is attached to the belt; and wherein an inner chamber of the first pouch can be accessed while the first pouch is attached to the belt.
 3. The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising: a second pouch, configured to be attached and detached to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the second pouch and the first pouch are both attached to the belt; and wherein an inner chamber of the second pouch can be accessed while the second pouch is attached to the belt.
 4. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: a washcloth configured to be attached and detached to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the washcloth is attached to the belt.
 5. The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising: a washcloth configured to be attached and detached to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the washcloth and the first pouch are attached to the belt.
 6. The apparatus of claim 3 further comprising: a washcloth configured to be attached and detached to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the washcloth, the first pouch, and the second pouch are attached to the belt.
 7. A method comprising: attaching a flap to a belt so that the flap covers buttocks and backs of upper legs of a person, when the belt is worn around a waist of the person.
 8. The method of claim 7 further comprising: attaching a first pouch to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the first pouch is attached to the belt; and wherein an inner chamber of the first pouch can be accessed while the first pouch is attached to the belt.
 9. The method of claim 8 further comprising: attaching a second pouch to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the second pouch is attached to the belt; and wherein an inner chamber of the second pouch can be accessed while the second pouch is attached to the belt.
 10. The method of claim 7 further comprising: attaching a washcloth to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the washcloth is attached to the belt.
 11. The method of claim 8 further comprising: attaching a washcloth to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the washcloth and the first pouch are attached to the belt.
 12. The method of claim 9 further comprising: attaching a washcloth to the belt so that a majority of the flap can be seen when the washcloth, the first pouch, and the second pouch are attached to the belt.
 13. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the flap includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a liner between the top surface and the bottom surface; and wherein the liner is a liquid impervious liner.
 14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the top surface of the flap is made of at least one of lycra, spandex, and elastic polyurethane fiber; and the bottom surface of the flap is made of a terrycloth.
 15. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising shorts; and wherein the flap is configured to cover buttocks and backs of upper legs of the person when the person is wearing the shorts.
 16. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a bikini bottom; and wherein the flap is configured to cover buttocks and backs of upper legs of the person when the person is wearing the bikini bottom.
 17. The method of claim 7 wherein the flap includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a liner between the top surface and the bottom surface; and wherein the liner is a liquid impervious liner.
 18. The method of claim 17 wherein the top surface of the flap is made of at least one of lycra, spandex, and elastic polyurethane fiber; and the bottom surface of the flap is made of a terrycloth.
 19. The method of claim 7 wherein the flap is attached to the belt so that the flap covers buttocks and backs of upper legs of the person when the person is wearing the shorts.
 20. The method of claim 7 wherein the flap is attached to the belt so that the flap covers buttocks and backs of upper legs of the person when the person is wearing a bikini bottom. 